This year's Annual National Conference features numerous nationally renowned industry speakers discussing critical topics currently affecting our health care system. Catalyst for Payment Reform Executive Director, Suzanne Delbanco's presentation will focus on opportunities for high value purchasing in Florida. Also presenting at the conference is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Surgical Director and The New York TimesBestselling Author of "Unaccountable," Martin Makary, M.D., M.P.H. Dr. Makary will dive into how transparency disrupts an industry and transforms a nation.

In addition to Dr. Makary and Ms. Delbanco, guest speakers and plenary sessions will include:

This year’s conference features a new program, “The Leading Edge – Innovations in Health Care.” The Leading Edge showcases vendors that have been innovative, reflecting innovative thinking and best practices in the field of health care, health care delivery systems, payment reform, technology and/or benefit design. Speakers include Chief Medical Officer of Evolution HealthBrent Myers, M.D.,

“FLHCC aims to offer Florida employers industry leading educational programs to help them make the best decisions, leading to better care and improved outcomes for their employees,” said FLHCC President and CEO Karen van Caulil. ”We are proud to bring these nationally-renowned health care thought leaders to speak in Central Florida on topics that are affecting many employers in today’s marketplace.”

If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Karlene Lucas at karlene@flhcc.org.

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About Florida Health Care Coalition: The Florida Health Care Coalition (FLHCC) represents major employers across the state that cover over two million lives, addressing one common goal: to improve the quality of health care for all Floridians. Through educational programs and quality improvement initiatives developed by the member organizations, Coalition staff, board members, partners, affiliates, and sponsors, FLHCC organizes events that inform and contribute to health care quality improvement across Florida. For more information, please visit www.FLHCC.org, or find the organization on Facebook, Twitter (@FLHCC) or LinkedIn.